Gun holster



May `28, 1946. lca. P. `MCAULEY GUN HOLSTER Filed Feb. 9. 1944 Patented May 28, 1946 Gerald P. McAuley,vDetroit, Mich.

Application February 9, 1944, Serial No. 521,622

13 Claims.

This invention relates to holsters for revolvers,` pistols or the like and more particularly to an improved holster or holder by means of which `the revolver may be carried under the arm or beneath the armpit. v

An object of the invention is .to provide a revolver holster which will conveniently support the revolver under the arm or armpit without the necessity of using a depending shoulder strap while at the same time providing a device which will enable the revolver to be concealed under the coat without producing any noticeable bulge.

A further object of the invention is to provide an improved holster for supporting a revolver in concealed position beneath the armpit, which holster will be relatively inexpensive to manufac` ture, simple in construction and eiiicient in use.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved holster for a revolver, especially adapted to support the revolver beneath the armpit, which will permit the revolver to be withdrawn quickly and which can be worn without any appreciable discomfort while also supporting the revolver positively without danger of disengagement from the holster unless withdrawn manually. I l

Other objects of this invention will appear in the following description and appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several Views. I

Fig. 1 is a view illustrating the manner in whic a revolver may be carried in a holster device constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention.

Figf is a section taken substantially through lines 3-3 of Fig. 2 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 4 is a section taken substantially through lines 4-4 of Fig. 2 looking in the direction of the arrows. I I

Fig. 5 is a perspective View of a second embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the invention.

Before explaining in detail the present invention it is to be understood that the invention is not .limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated v in the accompanying drawinasince the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out .in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology or 25 coming disengaged.

terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. In the drawing I have illustrated, by way of example, several embodiments of the present in#` 5 vention asapplied to a holster device particularly adapted for the purpose of supporting a revolver, pistol or the like under the arm or beneath the armpit and in such manner that the revolver may be carried under the `coat without producing any 10 noticeable bulge.. The device of the present in-v vention is especially useful forpolice officers and detectives to enable the -revolver or pistol to be fully concealed when the ofiicer or detective is wearing plain clothes. The present holster device is not only advantageousin permitting concealment of the weapon but also in eliminating discomfort due to the use, as heretofore, of shoulder strapsV for supporting the ordinary leather holster under the armpit. In addition, the improved device of the present invention has the important advantage of permitting the revolver to be withdrawn Very quickly vas Well as easily returned to the holster` device and supported thereby Without any danger of the Weapon be- Referring .to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive, the holster device in this instance comprises a holder block II) which may be formed of any suitable material.

For the purpos'eoff reducing the weight of the holder I prefer to fabricate the block II) of wood or plastic material. The holder block III is supported bya suitable belt II which may be buckled around the waist of the person. In the present embodiment the holder block IIl is provided with transverse slots`|2 and `I3 through which the end of the belt IIis laced. Thus, as shown in Fig. 4 portions IIa and I Ib of the belt pass through the spaced slots and another portionl I c of the belt extends across the front face of the holder block.

sired angle under the armpit the rearward slot I2 is positioned somewhat higher than the front slot l2 in the holder block. As a result the block may be positioned inthe manner illustrated in Fig. 2 when the supporting belt is buckled in horizontal position.

The holder block I0 is provided with a vertical hole I4 which is cylindrical in shape; `and communicating vwith this hole is a slot I5;` extending approximately the full length of the hole asillustratedin Fig. 3. The hole I4 is of a diameter to receive the barrel I6 of the revolver I1, the barrel having a sliding t in the hole so as to permit it to be inserted and withdrawn readily. The slot I is shaped and constructed to receive the projecting sight at the front end of the revolver barrel, the width of this slot being such that the 'sight will have a sliding t therein. The length of the hole or bore I4 and the slot I5 in the holder block I0 is preferably sufficient to receive the major length of the bal-y rel from the front end thereof to or adjacent the cartridge cylinder of the revolver. The end of the revolver barre1 preferably rests upon the bottom Ida of the hole or bore I4. Thus, when the revolver is mounted in the manner shown in Fig. 1 it will not become disengaged from the holder block regardless of the position of the body. The pilot slot I5, which snugly receives the sight on the end of the barrel, serves the additional advantage of preventing the revolver from turning within the holster block.

The holster device illustrated in the embodiment of Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive is particularly designed for use with standard long barreled revolvers in which a considerable length of the barrel is adapted to be engaged within the hole or bore I4 of the block I0 and, hence, firmly carried against danger of becoming disengaged. It will be particularly noted that this device has a thickness not exceeding that of any part of the revolver, such as the handle or the cartridge cylinder thereof. As a consequence, the holster will produce no bulge under the coat and the revolver may be carried in fully concealed position beneath the armpit.

In the embodiment illustrated in Fig.` 5 the holster device is constructed especially for use in connection 'with short barrel revolvers which Ydo not have sufficient barrellength below the As illustrated in Fig. 5, additional .means is provided for supporting the weapon in the holder block III, such means comprising a pin or dowel I8 of a diameter to t Vwithin ythe bore of the barrel Iii. the hole I4 and is rigidly anchored in any suitable manner in the bottom I4a of the hole. This may be accomplished by providing a tapped hole I8a in the block extending a suitable distance below the bottom Ida of the hole. The end of the pin I3 may be threaded so as to permit it to be screwed tightly into the tapped hole I8. The revolver I'I may be mounted in position by fitting the barrel I6 over the pin or dowel I8 and then inserting it into the hole I4 until the end of the barrel rests upon the bottom I4a of the hole. Sincerthe pin I8 projects a substantial distance above the holder block into the barrel of the gun and has a sliding nt within the bore of the barrel, it will be seen that an adequate support for the revolver will be provided, thus preventing accidental disengagement thereof when the holster'is Worn While at the same time permitting the Weapon to be easily withdrawn.

In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 6 the holster is also constructed foruse `particularly in connection with short barrel revolvers. In this embodiment there is provided a holder or supporting block I9 having a slot therethrough for the reception of the belt II, this slot being disposed angularly in the block 'so as to tilt the latter at an angle when the belt is buckled around the waist. The top portion of the block is formed with a flat supporting ledge 2B against which the outer end of the barrel IG rests Iwhen the revolver is supported in position. The ledge terminates at its rear edge in an upwardly extendingwall 22 provided at its inner face with a vertically extending groove or notch 23 of a f depth to receive and embrace the projecting This pin extendsl centrally through sight atrthe outer end of the revolver barrel. Extending upwardly from the supporting ledge or seat 20 is a pin or dowel 2| which is integral with or rigidly secured to the block I9. This pin 2| is cylindrical and has a sliding t within the barrel I6 of the revolver. When it is desired to mount the revolver in position on the holster device of Fig. 6, the barrel of the revolver is inserted over the pin 2I and pushed down until the end of the barrel engages the seat or ledge 20. The sight on the revolver barrel is registered with the groove 23 and is received therein, the revolver taking the position substantially as illustrated in Fig. 1. When so mounted the revolver will be supported by the pin or dowel ZI' and the ledge 2B and Iwill be held against turning by virtue of the disposition of the barrel sight in the notch or groove 23. In addition, it Will be noted that the wall 22 forms a rest or abutment engaging the barrel and assisting in holding the revolver in supported position. From the construction shown in Fig. 6 it will be readily seen that the revolver may be quickly and easily withdrawn and also returned to the holster device, and in addition will be securely supported beneath the armpit without discomfort or without causing any noticeable bulge under the coat.

I claim:

1. A revolver holster comprising a solid block slotted for the passage therethrough of a supporting belt adapted to be buckled aroundthe waist, said block having a vertically extending hole to receive the revolver barrel and a slot at one side of the hole to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel.

2. A revolver holster comprising a solid block having means to receive a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having an integral portion thereof forming a supporting rest for the end of the barrel and an integral upright wall adjacent said restprovided with a notch or groove to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel.

3. A revolver holster comprising a solid block slotted for the passage therethrough of a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having an integral supporting rest for the end of the barrel and an upright wall adjacent said rest provided With a notch 0r groove to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel, and an upright pin projecting from said rest and adapted to extend into the bore of the revolver barrel.

4.' A revolver holster comprising a. solid block i having means to receive a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having a vertically extending hole to receive the revolver barrel and a slot at one side of the hole Ato receive the projecting sight at thel end of the revolver barrel, and an upright pin extending from the bottom of said hole and adapted to be Yreceived Within the bore of the revolver barrel.

5. A revolver holster comprising a solid block slotted to receive a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having a vertically extending hole to receive the revolver barrel and a slot at one side of the hole to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel, and an upright pin extending from the bottom of said hole to a point above the upper end thereof and adapted to be received within the bore of the revolver barrel.

6. A revolver holster comprising a solid block having an integral part engageable by the end of the revolver barrel when extended downwardly and an integral part engaging the projecting sight on the end of the revolver barrel to prevent turn- Y ing of the revolver when supported by said block,

said block having means through which a belt passes forfsupporting the block when the belt is buckled around the waist.

7. A revolver holster comprising a belt supported solid block having an integral part engageable by the end of the revolver barrel when extended downwardly and an integral part embracing the projecting sight on the end of the revolver barrel to prevent turning of the revolver ber carried by said block and adapted to extend into the bore of the revolver barrel.

' an integral rpart of the block, and a pilot member 9. A revolver holster comprising a belt supported solid block having a blind hole adapted to receive the end of the barrel and provided with means for preventing turning of the barrel within the hole.

l0. A revolver holster comprising a belt supported solid block having a blind hole adapted to receive the end of the barrel and provided with means for preventing turning of the barrel Within the hole, the bottom of said hole forming anchored in said bottom and located centrally in said hole and adapted to extend into the bore of the revolver barrel.

l1. A revolver holster comprising a solid block having through slots to receive a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having a vertically extending hole terminating short of the bottom of the block to receive the revolver barrel and a slot at one side of the hole to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel.

12. A revolver holster comprising a solid block slotted to receive a supporting belt adapted to be buckled around the waist, said block having an integral portion thereof forming a, supporting rest for the end of the barrel and a solid upright Wall adjacent said rest provided with a notch or groove to receive the projecting sight at the end of the revolver barrel.

13. A revolver holster comprising a belt supported solid block having a blind hole terminating short of the bottom of the block adapted to receive the end of the barrel and provided with means engaging the barrel sight for preventing turning of thebarrel within the hole.

GERALD P. MCAULEY. 

